Synonyms of smiled

smiled

verb

past tense of smile

1

as in grinned

to express an emotion (as amusement) by curving the lips upward

the soldier smiled in pleasure when he saw the giant sign welcoming him home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grinned
• laughed
• beamed
• smirked
• sneered
• simpered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• grimaced
• frowned
• scowled
• glared
• lowered
• glowered
• pouted
• sulked
• gloomed

2

as in laughed

to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions

smiled at their ridiculous antics and walked away in disgust

Synonyms & Similar Words

• laughed
• sneered
• snickered
• sniggered
• snorted
• sniffed
• jeered
• insulted
• ridiculed
• hooted
• mocked
• disdained
• derided
• despised
• taunted
• decried
• scoffed (at)
• gibed
• teased
• scorned
• disparaged
• catcalled
• belittled
• tormented
• ribbed
• heckled
• rode
• pooh-poohed
• razzed
• bad-mouthed
• jived
• put down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of smiled

Several employees stood and smiled at cash registers Wednesday, while customers pointed to menu boards and ordered seasonal items. — Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

In the first photo, Sweeney smiled while taking a mirror selfie, with the two small charms visible around her neck. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

The longtime Paul McCartney collaborator smiled and nodded, taking in the moment during the final night of Eddie Vedder‘s annual Southern California festival. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026

Stewart smiled while on her way to the bench as the ESPN broadcast highlighted Jonquel Jones stirring an imaginary pot on the sidelines. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 27 Sep. 2026

The streamer smiled while passing the blame to her goth friends. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026

Awartani and Aliahmad, sitting in the front row of the courtroom gallery, smiled and hugged people around them. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

When we were done, the mother handed me a tip and smiled apologetically before getting into her car. — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026

Jade, who sat with her friend Valentina, cheered and smiled as De Laurentiis kicked off her dance. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026